Greg Walden Reacts to New Klamath Basin Announcement

Statement

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today issued the following statement after the States of Oregon and California, PacifiCorp and the federal government -- through the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce -- announced an agreement-in-principle to move forward with amending the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreement (KHSA):

"Months ago we determined that PacificCorp did not need Congressional approval to remove its dams, despite years of saying it did. That's why our draft legislation did not include dam removal, but did provide for implementation of the other settlement agreements. I was working to find a legislative package that could move in Congress. I will continue to work with the Governor, our Senators, tribal, farm, fisheries, and other affected parties to achieve a long lasting and balanced settlement for the Klamath Basin that is sustainable for our farm and ranch economy."

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